Energy Management Articles
Ohio businesses push Legislature on clean energy
Nine national corporations including Campbell Soup Company, JLL and Owens Corning have joined together to urge lawmakers in Ohio to reinstate efficiency and renewable energy standards that were frozen in 2014.
Home Depot to install 200 energy storage systems
The Home Depot has plans to deploy a new energy storage solution, created through a newly announced strategic alliance between Southern Co. and Bloom Energy, at about 60 of its retail stores, bringing its total installations to 200.
Starbucks moves higher in EPA green power ranks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership on Oct. 24 updated its Top Partner Rankings, which highlight organizations that are choosing to use electricity from clean, renewable sources.
GM expects $73M in energy cost savings this year
On its path toward 100% renewable energy, General Motors is working to drastically reducing the amount of energy its operations use through energy efficiency projects such as the installation of 186,000 LED bulbs and fixtures.
Digital Realty signs agreement for Texas wind power
Digital Realty, a global provider of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, has signed a long-term power purchase agreement for electricity generated from a Texas wind project.
Weekend reads: Beer batteries; the nation's 1st carbon tax; a comeback for big oil & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Apple, GM, more recognized for clean power use
The U.S. EPA has recognized 16 public and private organizations for their activities in sourcing clean power this year through the government organization's Green Power Partnership program.
C&I electric customers gain new benefits in Delware
Business customers of Delmarva Power have been allotted new benefits — including additional energy efficiency funding for large commercial and industrial companies — associated with the utility's completed merger with Exelon under a decision by state regulators.
Lockheed Martin installs 1-MW storage system
Stradling the line between large energy user and supplier, Lockheed Martin said Oct. 19 that it has installed a 1-MW energy storage system - the kind it produces itself - at the company's Syracuse, N.Y., facility.
Large Boston-based energy users team up on solar PPA
In a move expected to serve as a model for other large energy buyers looking to increase their supply of renewable energy, three large Boston-based energy users have joined together to execute a 25-year solar power purchase agreement.
Target overtakes Wal-Mart as top solar installer
Target added more solar generation this year than any other U.S. retailer, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association's 2016 rankings, released Oct. 19.
Verizon aims for efficiency with 'smart store' design
When people think of Verizon, they typically think of cell phones. That might change for people working in energy or sustainability after a closer look at its long-running commitment to energy efficiency.
As corporations emerge as renewable energy buyers, what are their purchasing options?
In this column sponsored by EDF Renewable Energy, the team takes a closer look at the range of options available to corporations looking to increase their renewable energy supply, and dive into one of the most popular: A virtual power purchase agreement.
Tracking solar adoption by America's top companies
This report from the Solar Energy Industries Association ranks U.S. businesses by total amount of solar capacity and number of solar installations in 2016.
Report: Clean energy goals drive new buying strategies
As more and more U.S. businesses lay out highly ambitious renewable energy targets, the trends and strategies in corporate procurement of clean energy are shifting, according to a new report.
Corporate renewable energy procurement: A snapshot of key trends, strategies and practices
This report from the World Wildlife Fund and Corporate Eco Forum on corporate renewable energy procurement highlights the key trends; strategies; implementation practices; and policy and state engagement priorities of 2016.
Efficiency projects save refinery $10k+ yearly
Following the completion of a series of energy efficiency projects, oil refinery business Wyoming Refining Co. is expected to see a $10,600 per year reduction in its electric bill.
Webinar: GM's road to 100% renewable energy
This webinar, sponsored by Altenex, explores General Motors' commitment to powering its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2050 and how it plans to get there.
Google joins 3 other companies in wind PPA
Google joined a new consortium of companies in the Netherlands committed to sourcing renewable energy, through which it will purchase a portion of the electricity from a community-funded wind project.
Symantec retrofits cut energy use 30%
Technology company Symantec completely retrofitted two buildings at its Mountain View, Calif., headquarters last year, resulting in a 30% reduction in energy use.
Weekend reads: 'Clean coal' progress; world's largest solar project; a wind output web tool & more
Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.
Large cider mill goes solar for $40k in annual savings
The largest cider mill in New England recently made the decision to go solar with a rooftop installation that is expected to generate close to 90% of its annual electric use.
Hooked on solar, but out of roof space?
In this column sponsored by EnterSolar, the team outlines how companies with limited roof space can think outside the box to expand their solar footprint.
Industry study: New England energy costs will rise
A study released earlier this month by a group sponsored by the American Petroleum Institute warns that New England is at a greater risk of higher energy costs and price volatility than a year ago, in part due to new clean energy policies.
Google talks renewables, not storage, at SXSW Eco
Speaking Oct. 10 at the SXSW Eco conference in Austin, Texas, Google's sustainability officer Kate Brandt outlined the company's environmental and energy iniatives, including how it is using technology to advance its efforts.
Ohio businesses save $500k+ in energy costs
A group of Ohio businesses and organizations have realized collective savings of more than $500,000 from energy reductions through a joint environmental program sponsored by a public-private sustainability organization and two local utilities.
AmericanAirlines Arena unveils major LED project
AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Fla., unveiled its newly installed LED lighting system Oct. 11 as the Miami Heat hosted the Brooklyn Nets in a preseason game.
BNEF: Clean energy investment slipped again in Q3
Global clean energy investment had its weakest quarter since 2013 between July and September this year, with U.S. investment alone declining 40% compared to the year-ago quarter.
Calpine strikes $800M deal for C&I power supplier
Independent power producer Calpine Corp. has entered into an agreement to purchase Noble Americas Energy Solutions LLC, a large independent supplier of power to commercial and industrial retail customers.
Iron Mountain inks PPA with Amazon wind project
Iron Mountain signed a power purchase agreement for 10% of the output of the recently announced Amazon Wind Farm Texas project in a move the company says will provide it with long-term rate stability
